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Mid Century Teak Corner Unit, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Corner Unit, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Corner Unit, 1960s

By Greaves and Thomas

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century teak corner cabinet possibly by Greaves & Thomas, circa 1960's The corner cabinet

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs

By Lovig Dansk, Arne Vodder

Located in Madison, WI

Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'

Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

come with wall brackets. Units only. Solid teak.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century WK furniture teak shelf cabinet bookcase vintage
Mid Century WK furniture teak shelf cabinet bookcase vintage

Mid Century WK furniture teak shelf cabinet bookcase vintage

Located in Berlin, DE

, Mid Century Material: Teak, Approx. dimensions: width: 100cm, depth: 45cm, height 131.5cm Product ID

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig

Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with shelf unit designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, Teak, Integrated Desk
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, Teak, Integrated Desk

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, Teak, Integrated Desk

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

includes a rare, subtle shelf light that enhances functionality. Similar units also available (Please

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase

By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in München, Bavaria

this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with flip down desk and shelf unit designed by Lovig

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s

Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s

By Omnia, Hilker

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Mid century Teak shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like Danish 50s String Shelves
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like Danish 50s String Shelves

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like Danish 50s String Shelves

By Ladderax, Robert Heal

Located in London, GB

Kajsa Strinning. It would make a fantastic addition to a European mid-century themed modern interior. It

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Small German Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960
Small German Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960

Small German Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960

By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in München, Bavaria

- here in a teak version with beautiful grain and 100 cm length. Due to spacers the shelf appears very

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Teak

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf
G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

Located in Basildon, London

The G Plan Teak Corner Shelf is a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design, offering both

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Teak Partnerdesk Bureau mid 20th century
Teak Partnerdesk Bureau mid 20th century

Teak Partnerdesk Bureau mid 20th century

Located in MILL, NL

. Early/mid 20th century. Each side has a door with shelf on the left and a drawer unit with 4 drawers on

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.
Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.

By Peder Moos

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern triangular

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.
Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s.

By Peder Moos

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Teak Shelf attributed to Peder Moos, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern triangular

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s
Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s

Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A striking Danish Modern teak entertainment unit from the 1970s, designed in five modular sections

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Walter Wirz for Renz - Minimalist shelf in teak
Walter Wirz for Renz - Minimalist shelf in teak

Walter Wirz for Renz - Minimalist shelf in teak

By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant and understated, this shelving unit by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz features a U-profile

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s

Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in KUTNO, PL

lightness, despite its solidity. The main wood is teak with a beautiful grain. The metal brackets are

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's
Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's

By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern wall unit, shelves, desk, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy
1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy

1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1960s free-standing shelving unit with unusual black enameled steel frame and teak shelving

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s

By ScanFlex, William Watting

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units & Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units & Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s

Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units & Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in KUTNO, PL

proportions give the system lightness, despite its solidity. The main wood is teak with a beautiful grain

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers
Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers

Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers

By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Mid-Century Italian Teak and Maple Wall Display Unit Attributed to Ico Parisi In the style

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Stands or Side Tables
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Stands or Side Tables

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Stands or Side Tables

Located in Nantucket, MA

A very unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern teak and brass stands or side tables. Shallow enough to

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1960’s Mid-Century Modern room divider / wall unit by Schrieber
1960’s Mid-Century Modern room divider / wall unit by Schrieber

1960’s Mid-Century Modern room divider / wall unit by Schrieber

Located in London, GB

other famous names. This room divider shelf unit is typical of the Schreiber look, Danish style

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

By Vald Mortensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967

Located in Manhasset, NY

Norwegian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967 This elegant wall-mounted

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Italy 1960. A refined Mid-Century Modern single-module shelving

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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Danish Teak Hutch Cabinet Johannes Andersen for Wilhelm Schaum Oy
Mid-Century Danish Teak Hutch Cabinet Johannes Andersen for Wilhelm Schaum Oy

Mid-Century Danish Teak Hutch Cabinet Johannes Andersen for Wilhelm Schaum Oy

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Seaford, GB

cabinet, dining storage unit, or stylish sideboard for your mid-century home. Timeless Appeal: Warm teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Large and impressive

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood bookcase with drop-down desk by BBM Bjerringbro

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

— likely one of the largest sets available worldwide. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Teak Sideboard Model HB 20 by Johannes Andersen for Hans Bech, 1968
Mid-century Teak Sideboard Model HB 20 by Johannes Andersen for Hans Bech, 1968

Mid-century Teak Sideboard Model HB 20 by Johannes Andersen for Hans Bech, 1968

By Hans Bech, Johannes Andersen

Located in Dublin 8, IE

classic piece that embodies the elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design. The sideboard features a

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen shelf system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark 1960s. This teak setup has two

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by Artisanal
Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by Artisanal

Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

to any living space. Showcasing a sleek mid-century aesthetic, it blends natural warmth with

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Modular Cabinet with Shelving
Scandinavian Modern Teak Modular Cabinet with Shelving

Scandinavian Modern Teak Modular Cabinet with Shelving

By Søberg Møbler, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This is a modular two piece shelving/storage unit made from solid old growth teak wood, finished in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf

By HG Furniture

Located in Kensington, MD

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's
Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

By Poul Cadovius

Located in LYON, FR

Poul Cadovius Royal System bookcase Modular bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul Cadovius Royal

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak  Retro Desk sideboard
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak  Retro Desk sideboard

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak Retro Desk sideboard

Located in Markington, GB

house full of these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Located in Markington, GB

house full of these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard/Desk/Cocktail cabinet
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard/Desk/Cocktail cabinet

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard/Desk/Cocktail cabinet

Located in Markington, GB

units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can be placed on the wall as

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Located in Markington, GB

these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can be placed on

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider

Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider

By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Varese, Lombardia

divider. It is composed by 3 vertical upright, 2 cabinets with doors and shelf, and 5 adjustable shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Omnibus Design

Located in Chattanooga, TN

mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded tension poles

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968
Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968

Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cado Royal System 3 bay Unit. Includes 3 cabinets and 8 shelves. Unit comes with Four 78" tall

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro sideboard Credenza  home office
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro sideboard Credenza  home office

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro sideboard Credenza home office

Located in Markington, GB

house full of these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard

Located in Markington, GB

house full of these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs TV / Stereo Stand, HMN 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs TV / Stereo Stand, HMN 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs TV / Stereo Stand, HMN 1950s

By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Mid-Century Modern TV or stereo stand by Carl-Gustaf “Nalle” Hiort af Ornäs, crafted in teak and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Teak

Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s

Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s

By Maisa

Located in Nicolosi, IT

A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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Teak Shelf Unit Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the teak shelf unit mid century you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every teak shelf unit mid century was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a teak shelf unit mid century, we have 469 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer teak shelf unit mid century, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A teak shelf unit mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made teak shelf unit mid century over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Nils Nisse Strinning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Teak Shelf Unit Mid Century?

Prices for a teak shelf unit mid century start at $80 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $2,725.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.